Parents

I've learned that my mother-in-law is scheduled for back surgery on March 20. Not at all looking forward to it. Since DH is an only son and she lives alone, all responsibility falls to him. The last time she had surgery, just over a year ago now, had her in the hospital for two weeks with pneumonia. With all her years of heavy smoking, her lung capacity isn't what it once was. Not by a long shot. We're hoping for a miracle this time around.

Our worries:

1. That his mom survives the surgery
2. That she comes out of the anesthesia without any problems
3. That her recovery is quick and uneventful
4. That DH can keep his sanity when she comes to live with us for a few weeks after she's out of the hospital

My worries:

1. Utter exhaustion from driving back and forth to the hospital every night (it's 90 minutes away)
2. No time for us
3. No time for our pets
4. No time to get things done at home
5. No time for the baby dance

I feel completely selfish about my worries. DH's main worry is that his mom is still alive and well this time next month; mine, whether or not we'll have the opportunity to BD. I worry about his mom, too. She's a good person. There's a very real possibility that the surgery will have complications (she has COPD). And I worry about how this will affect our timing during my cycle? How pathetic is that?

Still, praying for a miracle. With the grace of God, everything will go well, and MIL will bounce back faster than anyone imagined.